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SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture is looking for talented researchers

SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture AS is a research institute in the SINTEF group. Our 120 employees cover a wide range of academic backgrounds, and apply their knowledge to the sustainable use of marine resources. The institute finds solutions to challenges along the entire marine value chain, from the biological basis for marine production, through aquaculture and capture fisheries technology to processing and distribution. Today the institute has project activities in the region of 150 million NOK, all of which contribute to an increasingly advanced and technology-driven fisheries and aquaculture industry.

The successful candidates will have an interest and ability to work in multidisciplinary development projects involving close contact with industry. This implies that the candidates are active in identifying challenges and development opportunities, and are able to solve these in cooperation with researchers from a variety of backgrounds, as well as industrial and other partners. A strong academic background (minimum MSc) and good communication skills are therefore necessary. Prior experience of multidisciplinary work, as well as experience from the marine industry is advantageous.

Researchers/ Senior Researchers in mathematical modeling

Mathematical modeling is a tool that is becoming increasingly important within aquaculture and other marine industries. SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture works with models in areas ranging from biological processes, aquaculture structures and ships to ecosystems and currents in fjord systems and ocean regions, with the aim of gaining better understanding of these systems. This is an area undergoing a strong increase in activity, and we require several researchers with the ability and interest to continue this work.

Possible application areas include:

● Mathematical modeling of biological systems, with applications to decision support systems.

● Modeling of marine structures, and development of simulation tools.

● Ocean modeling and modeling of biological systems. Data assimilation to 3D models.

The preferred candidate has a background related to applied mathematics, control engineering, cybernetics, simulation and programming, preferably combined with knowledge of the use of sensor systems and instrumentation. It is an advantage if the candidate has experience of one or more of: Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Python, Fortran.

We offer:

● Multidisciplinary, creative and social work environment

● Academic development opportunities and international opportunities

● Competitive salary and flexible working hours

● Good welfare, pension and insurance arrangements

Place of work: Trondheim

Application with CV and copy of diplomas, grades, and certificates is to be submitted online.

Application deadline: 15h February 2012.

If you are interested in these positions, please contact:

Research Director Jostein Storøy, mobile: +47 930 34 316, jostein.storøy@sintef.no

Research Director Trine Galloway, mobile: +47 915 75 470, trina.galloway@sintef.no